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Originally Posted by crazy_eoj
So your answer is no? Union members should not be able to dissent or oppose union leadership without losing their job or facing direct economic retribution.
That's freedom alright.  It's no wonder most Canadians view unions in such a poor light. |
I’m not sure I follow? Of course union members can dissent and oppose union leadership. That’s in fact the entire point of the internal democracy of a union.
That’s entirely different from saying that people who wish to work in a unionized workplace must become a member of the union, must pay union dues, and must accept that the terms of their employment with their employer will be bargained by the union rather then themselves.
Is this an infringement on one’s freedom not to associate? Probably. Is it unfair in some cases? Probably. Are these acceptable sacrifices in furtherance of the societal benefit of unions and collective bargaining? Probably.